Nothing is safe, folks, not even toothpaste. A recent study suggests that a low-calorie sweetener found in hundreds of popular snacks, toothpaste and gum may raise the risk of a stroke or heart attack ...

Sugar lovers, pay attention! Researchers have discovered that xylitol, the sugar substitute you see in a whole bunch of products, may be harmful to your heart. A study found it could lead to heart ...

Here's what you need to know. A new study published in the European Heart Journal is shedding light on the potential association between consuming the common low-calorie sweetener xylitol — often ...

Don’t get Nathan Jones started on xylitol, the active ingredient in his chewing gum, nasal spray, and other products. He’ll talk your ear off about its wondrous powers against tooth decay, as well as ...

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question. Researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic linked the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol to an increased risk of heart attack, ...

A sweetener called xylitol that is commonly used in sugar-free drinks, chewing gum and toothpaste has been linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. Often marketed as “low-carb”, “natural” ...